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Anganwadi System in India: Supporting Nutrition, Health and Early Education
For many rural women and children, an Anganwadi is one of the important sources of nutrition and awareness. They frequently visit the centre for immunisation, health check-ups, awareness classes, and to receive guidance on health, nutrition and education-related matters. These centres provide much-needed support and assistance to rural communities. Strong beginnings start at Anganwadis What is the Anganwadi system? The word “Anganwadi” is formed from two Hindi words, “Angan”

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May 254 min read


New Academic Year, Back to Studies and Mid-Day Meals
With just one step, you can empower the future of India. Serve mid-day meals when children come back to school. Summer vacation ends. A new academic year begins. Schools once again echo with laughter, joy and excitement and new dreams. As children come back to school carrying fresh textbooks, sharpened pencils and hopes, it is important to keep their enthusiasm aflame. Mid-Day Meals For a Brighter Future The Government of India introduced PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal Programme) to

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May 193 min read


The Many Mothers Who Nourish Young Lives
A child sits in a classroom, trying to focus on the blackboard. But it isn’t the lesson that occupies their mind; it is something more - hunger. Then, the bell rings. A warm meal is served. In that moment, something shifts. The child straightens up, eats and returns to learning, not distracted, not depleted, but nourished. That moment is what motherhood looks like. Motherhood is not defined only by birth. It lives in the everyday acts of care, the unseen sacrifices, the insti

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May 53 min read


Earth Day 2026: How Akshaya Patra Practices Sustainability While Feeding Millions?
April 22 is Earth Day . The theme of this year is Our Power, Our Planet, reminding us of the power that we hold to protect and preserve the planet. Every action, no matter how small or big - from planting trees, cleaning rivers, providing awareness classes or sharing your stories of eco-friendly practices on social media, contributes to collective impact. However, protecting nature should not be limited to just one day if we want the impact to last. Akshaya Patra’s Impact on

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Apr 203 min read


Akshaya Tritiya: a timeless tradition of giving
Turn tradition into impact. Feed children. Build brighter future Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most sacred and auspicious days in India, symbolising prosperity, abundance and new beginnings. Celebrated with devotion across the country, this festival carries a powerful belief that any good deed performed on this day multiplies and brings everlasting blessings. But beyond buying gold or starting new ventures, Akshaya Tritiya also offers a meaningful opportunity to give back. Wh

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Apr 93 min read


A Healthier Tomorrow Starts Today: Akshaya Patra’s Nutrition and Sustainability Mission
Building Healthy Childhoods Through Nutrition: The Akshaya Patra Way Across India, millions of children share Vaishali’s story. And at the heart of it is the Akshaya Patra Foundation’s mid-day meal which is not just food, but the foundation of health, energy and hope. On World Health Day, the focus turns to a simple yet powerful truth: good health begins with proper nutrition. And for children, especially those from underserved communities, access to balanced meals can shape

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Apr 63 min read


The impactful tradition of donating on Akshaya Tritiya
As the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya approaches, the spirit of generosity fills the air. This day holds profound significance,...

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May 2, 20242 min read


Dhanteras: A Festival of Prosperity and Giving
Dhanteras, a significant Hindu festival, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebration. Derived from the Sanskrit words "Dhan"...

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Nov 6, 20234 min read


Create stories of hope by nurturing children
Children are the future change-makers. So, protecting every child’s dreams by ensuring quality education and health is important for the...

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Sep 11, 20232 min read


The role of mid-day meals in nurturing a healthy world
'Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens...

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Aug 22, 20232 min read


Meals and Beyond: Doubling Our Impact
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit organisation that works to combat malnutrition and classroom hunger in Indian schools....

Akshaya Patra
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Mid-Day Meal- The key to a happy, healthy childhood
A nutritious diet is important to have a healthy life and it should be followed from the childhood stage. Or else, it may cause long-term...

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Jul 13, 20232 min read


Mid-Day Meals: A Path Towards Overall Growth
More than 2 million children in over 22,000 schools spread across 15 Indian states and 2 UTs eagerly await the delivery of their mid-day...

Akshaya Patra
Mar 27, 20234 min read


Balanced Meals: Secret for child growth and development
The nourishment we require as a human being in order to sustain our cells' life and feed them is known as nutrition. It fosters human...

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Mar 24, 20234 min read


A Story of Transformation | Geetha L Olekar
The Akshaya Patra Foundation has been adding wings to the dreams of talented children from Government and Government-aided schools with...

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Feb 13, 20233 min read


Nutrition and Education: The key to empowerment of girls
Body of Content: "We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back. We call upon our sisters around the world to be brave, to embrace...

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Jan 24, 20232 min read


Contribute online to the nation’s progress this Republic Day
Indian Republic Day, celebrated on 26th January every year, is a moment of pride for all Indians. On this day in the year 1950, the...

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Jan 20, 20232 min read
Saving Lives and Spreading Smiles
Financial insufficiency and lack of opportunities push one towards economic, political and social deprivation. Consequently, they receive...

Akshaya Patra
Jan 19, 20233 min read


Give a chance to empowering children. Save tax
Receiving money in your account each month is incredibly comforting, but preparing income tax forms yearly is a tremendous hassle!...

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Jan 16, 20232 min read


Donate Today. Earn Goodwill. Save Tax
He says: “Our society needs a doctor to treat people, an engineer to build buildings similarly we also need police to maintain harmony...

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Jan 5, 20233 min read
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